The Biden administration says it is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights.
Day: September 5, 2024
Schaumburg testing restored water main at condominium building ahead of re-occupancy
Friday afternoon is hoped to bring the return of residents who saw very little of their homes in a 143-unit condominium building in Schaumburg during August due to a pair of breaks to its private water main.
Afternoon Briefing: New Lenox Township residents protest pool house at large home
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Opponents tell St. Charles officials to reject proposed development near La Fox
Opponents of a proposed roughly 1,900-home development made their feelings known to the St. Charles Plan Commission on Wednesday as it reviewed the concept plan.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Paul Durica’s August 1924 picks
With just four months remaining in his quest to read every Chicago Tribune published in 1924, Paul Durica is taking his discoveries to the streets — and the classroom.
National Watch District homes, buildings to be centerpiece of this year’s Historic Elgin House Tour
The Elgin National Watch Historic District will take center stage this weekend during the Gifford Park Association’s 42nd annual Historic Elgin House Tour.
Brauer Museum’s founder and namesake will remove name if Valparaiso University sells artwork
Richard Brauer, who turned 97 last month, has said since he found out that Valparaiso University officials wanted to sell three cornerstone paintings from the campus museum that bears his name that if the plan were to move forward, his name would come off the building.
Aurora Ald. Ted Mesiacos announces run for mayor
Mesiacos is the fourth candidate to announce for the 2025 mayoral race in Aurora. Incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin announced his intention to run for a third term. Ald. John Laesch, at large, and Karina Garcia, Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, have also announced runs for mayor.
Planning an Exit from the Start: A Guide to Exit Strategy for Business Owners
Olympia, WA—51% of businesses are owned by baby boomers, meaning that over 16 million people will soon be passing their businesses on to the next generation. Certified Exit Planning Advisor Linda Jensen shares her knowledge on what business owners should know before they leave in her new book: “What is Your Exit Strategy?” Packed with personal stories, statistics, and meaningful advice, this book is a must-read for all business owners. Jensen combines thoughtful advice with practical strategies. Considering that only 20% of businesses sell voluntarily, she provides a roadmap for…
City sees modest improvement in violence figures over the summer
Killings and nonfatal shootings between June and August still outpaced pre-pandemic levels, according to a Tribune review of city violence data.